D2X Raw in Bibble

I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned yet that the Austin-based wild cat "Bibble" has released a new version of his RAW workflow software, for both Windows and Mac OS X, that is fully capable of handling the D2X raw file, including custom white balance. AFAIK this is the first software out that is able to handle the D2X raw custom white balance "correctly"...

Alex, Kasey and Marriard, go wild. The rest of us will just sulk

I downloaded it this am. MUCH faster than NC. Haven't compared files for quality yet, though. Not fully integrated into OSX - dragging raw file and drop on icon doesn't open the file in the application, nor can files open in Bibble from Nikon View. Files must be imported by bibble's browser - slightly inconvenient but not a deal breaker.

I'd really prefer a proper Nikon Capture - hopefully it surfaces before my 14 day trial expires.

I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned yet that the Austin-based wild cat "Bibble" has released a new version of his RAW workflow software, for both Windows and Mac OS X, that is fully capable of handling the D2X raw file, including custom white balance.  AFAIK this is the first software out that is able to handle the D2X raw custom white balance "correctly"...

 

Alex, Kasey and Marriard, go wild. The rest of us will just sulk 

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Now they have the RAW+JPG mode I haven't really had the motivation to start truly playing with a RAW file seriously yet. Done one or two in Nikon Capture just to see what I can do, but unless I want to prepare an image for specific print/publication, I really don't have a reason to go to RAW.

Right now I am mainly preparing images to be added to the web catalog and the jpg seems to be sufficient for this purpose (let me know if I am wrong in this thought, but I seem to be pretty happy with this method).

The one image I have sold from the D2X (koala at the zoo) was for a newspaper and they didn't need (or want) the quality and just took the jpg.

Right now I am hugely impressed by the ease of use of the camera and the image quality (even in jpg) straight out of the camera. People don't mention enough things like the size of the lens change button (which is a massive improvement over several other cameras I have owned - it makes changing lenses so much easier)

I am going to need some more CompactFlash cards though :-) 2 x 2GB don't last long when out shooting this camera and you start firing away. Maybe one of those 8GB cards is calling my name (or at least 2 of the 4GB cards).

M

I am with Paul on RAW/D2X. Against my better judgement (head) I made the decision (heart) to buy the D2x. I have only used it on land but the size, colour and def' I am getting in JPEG fine is making me consider reassessing my workflow. I am now considering 1) dropping RAW or 2) using it for archival purposes (i.e. keep the file in case its ever specially needed) only.

With the quality that I am getting and the speed its adding to my workflow (not using RAW) and taking into account I have never altered the WB of a shot, ever, I may settle working with JPEG exclusively from now on.

I am also very impressed with the D2X jpgs. But for UW shooting I can't wait to get my hands on the RAW files.

I am going to stick it out waiting for ACR - its a program I like and am happy with. I have only been supplying JPGs from the D2X so far (and less than 20 images so far anyway) and no one is complaining!

Alex